John Kennedy actually said...

"The same people who produced the poetry of Homer, the wisdom of Plato and Aristotle--they also produced the Olympic Games."

"We have become more and more not a nation of athletes but a nation of spectators."

"I view the growing emphasis on professionalism and specialization in amateur sports without great enthusiasm."

"The medal may be awarded posthumously and, when so awarded, may be presented to such representative of the deceased as may be deemed appropriate by the Secretary of the department concerned."